St George Illawarra Dragons captain Ben Creagh is raring to go after being named in the team for the pre-season fixture against Wynnum-Manly Seagulls at Pinklands Oval, Redlands on Saturday, February 6.
The local University of Wollongong junior is keen to test himself in the first competitive trial fixture of the pre-season and knows his teammates share a similar sentiment.
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“I can’t wait to get out there and start playing some footy again as it’s been a long pre-season for us which started towards the end of October,” said Creagh.
“We’re all looking forward to getting back out there playing games and the game against Wynnum-Manly Seagulls organised by Redland Juniors will be for some of us the first hit-out of the year.
“It’s always great whenever we get the chance to play in Queensland as there’s Red V Members wherever we play up there.
“The Queensland Supporters’ Club is really great towards us and hopefully we get a few fans attending the trial match at Redlands.”
Tickets for the pre-season fixture, proudly organised by Redlands Juniors, are now available for purchase.
Capacity is limited so fans are encouraged to pre-purchase and get in early to avoid missing out.
Click Here To Purchase Your Tickets For the Pre-Season Fixture Against Wynnum-Manly Seagulls!
Dragons Red V Members as well as local sponsors and fans will have the opportunity to watch the Dragons train and meet the players at a function organised by Redlands Junior Rugby League Club and Wynnum-Manly. Details are as follows:
Dragons Open Training Session
Date: Friday, February 5
Time: 3:30pm
Venue: Redlands Junior Rugby League Club
Address: Pinklands Sporting Club, 226 Cleveland-Redland Bay Road, Thornlands
Dragons Meet & Greet
Date: Friday, February 5
Time: 7:30pm-8:30pm
Venue: Wynnum Manly Leagues Club
Address: 92 Wondall Road, Manly West
Dragons v Wynnum-Manly Seagulls
Date: Saturday, February 6
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: Redlands Junior Rugby League Club
Address: Pinklands Sporting Club, 226 Cleveland-Redland Bay Road, Thornlands
The full squads for the pre-season fixtures are yet to be finalised but all players, provided they are fit, will either be competing against the Wynnum-Manly Seagulls at Redlands or taking part in the NRL Auckland Nines as both events are on the same weekend.
Each day the Dragons will reveal an additional member of the travelling squads for either the Wynnum-Manly Seagulls or NRL Auckland Nines team, alternating the teams, via dragons.com.au and our respective social media channels.
Wynnum-Manly Seagulls Squad:
Gareth Widdop (c)
Joel Thompson
Ben Creagh
NRL Nines Squad:
Jack de Belin
Euan Aitken
